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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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